The ex-Coronation Street star packed in her 30-a-day habit six months ago as part of her New Year resolutions.

But Helen – robbed last week by masked raiders who left her and a girl friend in a locked room – was spotted puffing away as she left home to shop for groceries.

And she was seen lighting up again on the way back.

The I’m A Celebrity star had boasted she felt “millions better” after quitting smoking.

The three armed robbers broke into her rented mansion in posh Prestbury, Cheshire, after she tweeted she was home alone. They threatened to tie her up and grabbed jewellery believed to be worth £15,000.

One onlooker who saw her lighting up said: “It’s a crying shame – she was doing so well. Helen’s done ace since New Year. All being well she’ll stop again when she feels confident enough.”